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Gilmans Family History

Gilmans Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Gilman, Gillman, Kilman, Gilland, Tilman, Gillan, Givans, Milman

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Where is the Gilmans family from?

You can see how Gilmans families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gilmans family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Gilmans families were found in USA in 1880. In 1851 there were 2 Gilmans families living in Renfrewshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Gilmans's in Scotland. Renfrewshire had the highest population of Gilmans families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gilmans surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Gilmans ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Gilmans. 100% of Gilmans men worked as a Farmer.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 91 census records available for the last name Gilmans. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gilmans census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 25 immigration records available for the last name Gilmans. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 4 military records available for the last name Gilmans. For the veterans among your Gilmans ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gilmans lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gilmans ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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